The Luxury Safari Company
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Air Travel Organisers' Licensing
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,009 to $3,785 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Great , attentive service.
This is our fifth safari and first time booking with Rose. She was very attentive and responded to all emails promptly. The itinerary she came up with was flawless - she even managed to get us a walk-through of Kibera (something I pushed for and she definitely did excellent research to find just the right person to take us). This was definitely something different and she rose to the the challenge and succeeded. After our stay in Nairobi, we started our safari at Sasaab, then Sirikoi and ended at Cottars Camp. All three were great and met our needs - we wanted cultural activities, game drives, and enough activities to keep three young children busy. Rose understood that and delivered. As for the camps, Sirikoi was our favorite in terms of the management and facilities. Tom and Nikki are in their own league of camp managers. Wow. We suspected there were twin Toms running around the camp - he was everywhere, making sure our needs were met before we even knew we needed it!
In addition to Rose's excellent planning of our itinerary, she set us up with a pro-guide, Sam Stogdale. I had no clue what that was and he has turned out to be the key reason as to why this safari has surpassed our others. His knowledge and passion for Kenya's wildlife is unsurpassed and infectious. Instead of just pointing out animals and giving us a few facts about each animal, he weaves stories and jokes and makes the African bush come to life. He is great with children and a genuinely kind person.
Overall, an unforgettable holiday. Our children have come away with such great appreciation for wildlife. Thank you, Rose!
SG
Email Faaez | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing luxury honeymoon experience
Rose was absolutely fantastic in helping organise the perfect honeymoon for us. We went to Tanzania and stayed at Nomad Entamanu, Nomad Lamai, Little Chem Chem and then Kilindi in Zanzibar for some beach time. All were different and absolutely superb. Rose put together a brilliant itinerary in terms of how many days we spent at each. She is an excellent communicator, always responded to any questions swiftly and kindly, and was extremely helpful in terms of informing us about what we needed to sort out pre-trip. Couldn't recommend the Luxury Safari Company more highly.
Email Sophie Argles | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Out of this World Honeymoon
Rose and her team organised the most incredible Honeymoon for us, a holiday we will never forget. Two nights at Giraffe Manor , 4 nights at Cottars Safari Camp and 6 nights relaxing at Msambweni Beach House.
We flow into Nairobi and spent the first two nights at the amazing Giraffe Manor. To be able to feed the giraffe and have breakfast with them each morning and watch them throughout the day was an experience we never thought we would have. In the afternoon we went to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage where we adopted a baby elephant and were able to spend time with them and learn all about the Orphanage and the elephants.
Next onto Cottars Safari Camp which words can not describe how beautiful and wonderful the place and people who work there are. It is a must go to. The safari drives were incredible and we were lucky to see all of the big five with our guide Ken. We also did a night drive, a dinner in the bush, had canvas baths overlooking the Masai Mara, massages, ate far to much and even fished with the Masai Tribe. I genuinely had tears in my eyes when we left the camp.
Luckily it was not all over and we flow to the coast for 6 nights relaxation at Msambweni beach house. We had a private villa with an infinity pool overlooking the sea. We went to the beach everyday, ate delicious food, lots of fresh fish and fruit, massages again, sunbathed and swam in the pool. It was a seriously relaxing and stunning 6 days and again the team at the house were brilliant always there for anything we needed.
It really was an out of this world holiday, a Luxury Safari holiday and I would recommend The Luxury Safari Company to anyone, you will have your dream holiday. We are already planning our next trip through and can’t thank them enough.
Wonderful experience
We booked Manyara Ranch (tented camp) as well as Nomad Lamai (lodge) with The Luxury Safari Company for a family of six over New Years. We had an absolutely wonderful time - everyone involved was a pleasure to be around, the food was incredible in all locations, and staff and lodge managers were generous, warm and genuinely invested in assuring all of our needs were met. Pricey experience but worth every penny!
Email Simon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply the best
Rose guided us expertly through the different options for our fairly grown up family of five - and we ended up with a couple of camps and some beach at the end. Everything exceeded expectations. She knows the market inside out. We spoke to a number of companies but it was clear from speaking to her that Rose was the true insider and the level of service was excellent. As for the holiday itself: absolutely fantastic. Personal, great camps, lovely people and wonderful wildlife and scenery. Thanks so much.
Bespoke luxury
Rose has an uncanny ability to understand exactly what we wanted . We have just returned from the best family holiday ever on the Garden Route starting with Capetown and ending on safari in Kariega Private Reserve. We had South African political history, great oceans and nature reserves, nature walks, horseriding, vineyards, wildlife interaction activities and safari and excellent food and wine - something for everyone in the family.
Rose really shows the difference a travel agent makes who really knows the location and the accommodation offerings. The hotels and lodges in which we stayed were each special and unique and were a highlight in themselves.
JP
Email Peter Knight | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience - smooth arrangements
We spent from 22 Dec to 1 Jan in Tanzania, and Rose took care of our arrangements. Normally we would do logistics ourselves, but given we were moving around camps, and had a strong recommendation from friends to go through Rose, we decided to use Luxury Safari.
Really pleased with the camps they arranged, Sayari and Kusini. Also, we had to change flight arrangements slightly and they organized the accommodation and connections to adjust for this.
It was a great family trip, and we have fantastic memories. Worth the investment!
Regards
Peter
Email Lucy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic and Worry Free
Rose and her team were fantastic from the moment of first contact until the end of our trip. Communication was swift and effective and she was able to understand exactly what we wanted and put together an amazing trip. We were in 4 different locations over 3 weeks, and although we had some idea of what we wanted to do, she was able to bring it all together for us. She also was not fazed when we changed our plans a month before going and rearranged things effectively and with no complaint! All of our internal flights and transfers appeared as planned and made the whole trip hassle free and meant we were able to relax and properly enjoy our holiday. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rose and her team - you would be in totally safe hands.
US
Email Kelly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hakuna Matata
Rose and her team created a worry-free, two-week, life-changing experience for my first safari. I spent the majority of my research time looking for the right tour company. Once I found Rose, the whole thing was booked in three days. She absolutely "got" what I was after as an experience, but also took care of every logistical detail and booking. As they say, Hakuna Matata (no worries). I never bothered to check my itinerary once I arrived, knowing everyone was taking care to get me where I needed to be. It was exactly what I needed-to be freed from the responsibility of arranging flights, bookings, etc. Rose took care of all of that seamlessly for me, allowing me to relax and enjoy the safari experience.
Rose made an extra effort to take care of me since I was traveling solo, informing the camps and making sure I had the best in accommodations, meals, and guides for game drives. She listened to the type of experience I was after and matched me with perfect locations. She also knew the rhythm of a two-week trip, and made sure to bookend the experience with peaceful, relaxing, and luxurious camps to unwind, get over jet lag, and enjoy the holidays.
Many times during the trip I said, "I love Rose" or "Rose is amazing." I loved every camp (4 total) I stayed in-each with it's own terrain, animal viewing, and staff personalities. I completely trusted in her to create this trip for me, and I can't wait to plan my next one with her! Thanks Rose!
FJ
Email Aly and Stan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing week!!
After searching and searching online i came across Rose and the Luxury Safari Company (among the countless other operators) and immediately knew this was the company! You can feel the heart of Africa through the website and that's what got me. Emailed and got a response straight away (despite the time difference). Rose and her team responded and answered all my questions and Rose was in touch with me the entire time. Her trips are full of surprises and attention to detail - down to making sure my husband had Hendricks Gin and cucumber for his sundowners :) I'm so glad i went with the Luxury Safari Company and would absolutely and most highly recommend them to anyone wanting a once in a lifetime, unforgettable experience. Rose suggested everything as i had no idea and had never been to Africa before. We were met with smiling faces wherever we went and did not once lift a finger. It really was such a magical experience and we cannot wait to use them again for our next trip!!! Thank you Rose and team for a life-changing trip and for all the wonderful little things that made our honeymoon absolutely perfect! x